Component Stability Structure
AssigneeKemet Electronics Corporation
InventorsJohn E. McConnell, John Bultitude
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Abstract
An electronic component assembly is described which comprises a stack of electronic components wherein each electronic component comprises a face and external terminations. A component stability structure is attached to at least one face. A circuit board is provided wherein the circuit board comprises circuit traces arranged for electrical engagement with the external terminations. The component stability structure mechanically engages with the circuit board and inhibits the electronic device from moving relative to the circuit board.
Claims58
An electronic component assembly comprising:
- a stack of electronic components wherein each electronic component of said electronic components comprises a face and external terminations;
- a component stability structure attached to at least one said face;
- a circuit board comprising circuit traces arranged for electrical engagement with said external terminations;
- and
- wherein said component stability structure mechanically engages with said circuit board and inhibits said electronic device from moving relative to said circuit board.
A method for forming an electronic device comprising:
- providing an electronic component assembly comprising:
- a stack of electronic components wherein each electronic component of said electronic components comprises a face and external terminations;
- and
- a component stability structure attached to at least one said face;
- providing a circuit board comprising circuit traces arranged for electrical engagement with said external terminations;
- mechanically engaging said component stability structure with said circuit board to inhibit said electronic device from moving relative to said circuit board;
- and
- electrically connecting at least one external termination of said external terminations to at least one circuit trace of said circuit traces.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.